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Looking for Drop-Off Locations To Aid Oklahoma?

We will add your locations if you are planning to collect items.

Drop-Off Locations: 

1.  COLCHESTER:  Again! Again! Kids Consgnment Shop; 128 Mill Street, Colchester, CT 06415  DROP TIMES:  Tuesdays - Fridays 10a-6p & Saturdays 10a-5p 

2.  STONINGTON/PAWCATUCK:  Route 1, Old Coco's Salon hours to be updated soon. 

3.  GLASTONBURY:  Foundations For Learning; 106 Griswold Street, Glastonbury, CT HOURS:  Mon-Fri 7am-6pm 
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4.  SOUTH WINDSOR:  Foundations For Learning; 60 Deming Street, South Windsor, CTHOURS:  Mon-Fri 7am-6pm 

5.  NIANTIC:  Anchor Insulation; 34 Industrial Park Road, Niantic, CT 06357HOURS:  Mon-Fri 8am-4pmFor questions, please contact Tara @ 860-379-3111 

6.  MIDDLEBURY:  Tula Family Enrichment Center; 489 Middlebury Road, Middlebury, CTHOURS:  Monday through Thursday 5pm-8pm and Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm.For questions, please contact them @ 203-527-7324 or TULAFEC@gmail.com 

Drop-Off Locations In the works:  Newtown, Manchester & Plainfield. Don't see your town?  

WANT TO ADD YOUR TOWN????  Contact us to set up a drop location!   

*****If you are planning on bringing large items, please check with the drop location first.   

Details: We are looking to load the truck the 2nd or 3rd week of June and send it down. We will have a drive the day of from 9-5 and donations will be accepted all day. Location most likely will be in Colchester.  We are working with a few contacts regarding a truck but if you know someone with a truck or trailer please contact us. 

What WE NEED to send the truck down: 
Coffee Cans or similiar; 
empty to collect donationsBoxes, Totes, Tubs, Bins; to sort items Packing Tape; to tape boxes and such 
5 gallon buckets with lids; to store feed that was donated What OKLAHOMA n

Needs: 
Current list of needs: 
Food:
*WATER:  Gallons & Cases, ANY!
*Gatorade/Powerade:  
Powder or bottled
*Crystal Light Packets, any packets that can be added to bottled water
*Ready to Eat Food & Non Perishable Food:  Easy Mac, Tuna Packets, Ramen Noodles, etc.
*Condiments:  Packets preferred (Ketchup, Mustard, Sugar, etc.)
*Eating Utensils:  Plastic Forks, Spoons & Knives
*Hand Can Openers...not electric!
*Unopened/Unexpired Baby Forumla, Food including boxes and Jars etc.
*Canned Food
*Individually wrapped snacks
*Diabetic foods
*Soft drinks 
Hygiene:
*Shampoo & Conditioner
*Body Wash, Soap Liquid & Bar
*Deoderant
*Sunscreen & Aloe
*Bug Spray
*Feminine hygiene products; pads, tampons, etc.
*Anti-Bacterial lotion & hand sanitizer
*Hair brushes/combs
*Dental Hygiene:  Toothpaste, Floss, Toothbrushes, Mouth Wash
*Chapstick
*Contact solution/cases 
*Denture cleaner/cream 
*Nail files 
*Razors, Shaving cream 
*Towels – New only please 
*Travel-size lotions, shampoo and conditioner
*Wash cloths – New only please
* Adult diapers Medical: 
*First Aid Kit & First Aid Products 
* OTC medication- (Benadryl, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, etc)
*Albuterol
*Nebulizers 
*IV Starters, Fluids  Clothing: 
*Closed-toe shoes
*Adult, Children & Infant clothing, please make sure it is clean as there is no immediate access to laundry facilities
*JACKETS (gets cold at night)  
*Underwear, socks, bras etc.  (NEW ONLY PLEASE) Household:
*Clothes Pins
*Blankets, bed sheets, linens
*Disposable Items: Paper plates, plastic cups, napkins, etc.
*Ziplock Bags all sizes, snack, sandwich, freezer etc. 
*Cleaning & Paper Products:  Clorox Wipes, Lysol Wipes, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, etc.
*Laundry Detergent:  Bottle, Box or Single Packets
*Bleach
*Dish Detergent Pets:
*Dog & Cat Food
*Cat Litter & Litter Pans
*Large Animal Supplies: Troughs, Halters, Lead Ropes, Fly Spray, Buckets for Water & Grain, etc. 
*Large Animal Corrals/panels - Anything that we can contain large animals in!  Baby Items: 
*Baby/Toddler Diapers
*Baby Tylenol 
*Baby shampoo
*Pull-ups-all sizes 
*Bottles 
*Car seats 
*Diapers-all sizes 
*Diaper rash cream 
*Lotion 
*Pedialyte Clean-Up Supplies:
*Shovels, Axes, Rakes
*Gloves; Work, Rubber & Serving
*BIG tarps ..to cover houses
*Heavy duty trash bags & trash cans (any size)
*Safety Vests
*Eye Protection: Safety Glasses, Sun Glasses, Reading Glasses etc.
*Contractor Bags
*Portable radios/walkie-talkies
*Cleaning brushes
*Dust masks
*Gas cans – EMPTY ONLY 
*Hammers Camping Supplies:
*Tents
*Flash Lights & Batteries (Size C & D)
*Batteries any size including AA & AAA
*Storage boxes, bins & totes (ANY SIZE)  Can be a dual purpose...need to fill truck and they are also requesting totes, tubs and containers to store items in and distribute to people
* Coolers; regular, styrofoam etc.
*Lanterns:  Oil or Battery Operated
*Extension Cords
*Box Fans
*Ponchos
*Lawn Chairs
*Charcoal
*Sleeping Bags
*Pillows
*Air mattresses 
*Charcoal grills 
*Rope-all types Misc. & other:
*Kids Toys (All Ages):  Coloring Books, Crayons, & activities for children 
* Stuffed Animals
*Board Games & DVDS
*Gas Cards (Needed to take supplies down)
*Phone Chargers
*Bibles
*Books for all ages  
 ****We will add items to the list and update it as our contacts get back to us with supplies needed.They say if you would take it camping with you then best bet is they can use it.

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